Head-to-head: Arsenal v West Ham (From Echo)

Head-to-head: Arsenal v West Ham

10:10am Saturday 20th March 2010 in

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Arsenal (3rd) v West Ham (16th)

A LEG injury has ruled out West Ham captain Scott Parker.

Carlton Cole will return up front after being rested for last week's loss against Chelsea, while Mark Noble has recovered from an arm injury and could start in midfield.

The Hammers will be without Kieron Dyer, Danny Gabbidon (both muscle) and Julian Faubert (hamstring), while Manuel Da Costa is suspended.

Arsenal welcome back captain Cesc Fabregas from a hamstring injury.

Czech winger Tomas Rosicky (groin) is also fit again, while Cameroon midfielder Alex Song returns from a two-match ban. However, William Gallas (calf) remains out.

Aaron Ramsey (broken leg), Robin van Persie (ankle) and Johan Djourou (knee) are long-term absentees.

Last season: Arsenal 0 West Ham 0, West Ham 0 Arsenal 2.

Last five league matches: Arsenal W W W W W; West Ham W W L L L.

Top scorers: Francesc Fabregas (Arsenal) 17; Carlton Cole (West Ham) 9.

Match odds: H 2-9 A 14-1 D 9-2.

Referee: Martin Atkinson (W Yorkshire).